Medieval Day!

Kings, Queens, Knights and Jesters, come ye along to the Burrell and step into the Middle Ages!

We are back on Saturday 18 October from 11am-4pm for a Medieval family day bursting  with early modern fun. Wander through the galleries and learn more about the Medieval objects in our collection, get stuck into crafts, face-painting, performances, tours and more!

What's On?

11:15 am – General Tour *

11:30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm – Battle At The Burrell: The Shrewsbury Smackdown. A family friendly excerpt from Shakespeare's Henry IV Part I  Find King Henry IV on the 1st Floor by the swords or Archibald Douglas by the swords in the North Galleries and follow them into battle 

11:45am – Talk: Medieval murder, maiming and mayhem! - Arms and armour in the Middle Ages – Ralph Moffat, Curator of Arms and Armour  *

12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm – Secrets in the Store - Ed Johnson, Curator of Medieval and Renaissance Art (limited spaces, sign up at reception) *

 2.30 –   Medieval Burrell Tour *

 * ‎meet at reception

All day: 

Gaita Medieval Music- in the courtyard (Music and Dance Demos at 11:45am, 1pm and 2:15pm / Have a go at Dancing at 12:15 and 3:45pm)

Crafts: Head past the shop towards the restaurant

Face Painting by Rainbow Twisters – in the courtyard (closing at 3.30pm)

 Can you find our 2 wandering medieval characters?

All events are FREE and materials will be provided. Fun suitable for the whole family!